C League Squash – 14th October 2025
Another exciting week of C League action delivered drama, five-set thrillers, and a showcase of emerging talent across the Isle of Man squash courts.
Crazy Jacks Barbershop vs. Island Exhaust and Autocare
Crazy Jacks Barbershop took the tie 3–2 in a match filled with tension and high-quality rallies. Jonathan Gower-Jackson recovered from a first-game loss to defeat Mark Stratford 3–1, while Aleyn Taggart and Lee Alexander also impressed with straight-sets victories over Peter Sharples and Leslie Callow. Island Exhaust and Autocare fought back through Gerrit du Toit, who won a thrilling five-set battle against Matt Ripley, and Philip Armstrong, who secured a straight-games win over Darren Smith, making this fixture one of the closest of the week.
Racket Raiders vs. Hansard Racketeers
Racket Raiders claimed a narrow 1–4 loss despite a superb performance from Clare Townsend, who held her nerve to win 3–2 against Mark Harrop. The rest of the squad struggled against a clinical Hansard Racketeers side, with Phil Whittam, Ewan Cannan, and Matthew McKee all falling in straight or four-set matches. A scheduled fifth match could not be played, giving the Racketeers the final point.
Junior Academy vs. Dragons
Dragons recorded a convincing 5–0 win over Junior Academy, demonstrating why they remain near the top of the C League. Beth Jones, Stuart Highy, and Andy McLarney all won four-set matches, while Andy Dixon and Helen Freer both secured straight-game victories. Despite the losses, the Junior Academy players showed great fighting spirit and potential for the weeks ahead.
The C League continues to deliver closely fought matches alongside standout individual performances, highlighting both the depth and future talent emerging in Isle of Man squash.
Updated C League Standings (14th October 2025)
Crazy Jacks Barbershop 35 pts
Falcons 63 pts
Hansard Racketeers 50 pts
Island Exhaust and Autocare 50 pts
Dragons 48 pts
Racket Raiders 23 pts
Junior Academy 21 pts
The leagues continue to deliver intense matches, emerging talent, and thrilling five-setters, with every point crucial as teams push toward mid-season standings. Fans can expect even more excitement in the coming weeks as the title races tighten.